I had a discussion a couple weeks ago with a friend and we talked about what made us think some people were good and others were bad.  If someone were to ask if you are a good person, what would you say?  I would guess 90% of people would say ‘yes’, and if asked why,...

Habakkuk 1:2New International Version (NIV) Habakkuk’s Complaint 2 How long, Lord, must I call for help,     but you do not listen? Or cry out to you, “Violence!”     but you do not save? The prophet Habakkuk was calling for help, but you see him use the word 'cry'....

For the past couple of years I have known Jessica, a leader in one of the churches I work with in Nicaragua. I came to know Jessica as a strong woman in every sense of the term. She served as a church leader, sang in worship, helped run a successful family business...

James 1:17New International Version (NIV) 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. We all have seasons of change in our lives. Change occurs when you get married....

Vital Men Breakfast July 1 Hy Vee in Newton, Iowa 7:00 A.M. Cost: $7.00 All You Can Eat All Men - Any Age  

Proverbs 1:24-33 (NKJV) Because I have called and you refused, I have stretched out my hand and no one regarded, 25 Because you disdained all my counsel, And would have none of my rebuke, 26 I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your terror comes,...

I was listening to the radio earlier this week and my wife commented that it was fairly depressing as they reported 3-5 unrelated deaths in about 90 seconds.  If it bleeds it leads, right?  We don’t normally make the news when we have a good day at work, love our...